What it helps you decide
Estimate case arrangements, dimensions, and weight.
Free shipping planner
Find a practical case pack before ordering cartons.
Test product dimensions, padding, case count, and weight limits to get a compact starting arrangement for wholesale and parcel shipping.
Excel-readyExport this tool as a downloadable .xlsx spreadsheet.
Start with the example
The values already filled in are a working example—not a recommendation.
- 1Choose the closest starting point.
- 2Replace the example with your real details.
- 3Read the live result and its important limits.
Single-unit inputs
Describe the package
This estimates a rectangular grid and adds 0.25 in to each outer dimension for board. Validate with your carton supplier, dividers, closures, compression needs, and carrier limits.
About this free packaging, shipping & production tool
How to use the Master Carton Planner
Estimate case arrangements, dimensions, and weight. The calculator runs privately in your browser and is designed to make the assumptions behind the answer visible.
What to have ready
Measure the actual product and inside pack dimensions, confirm weights, quantities, material limits, and any carrier or printing requirements.
How to use the result
Use the result to shortlist a pack or create test artwork, then verify it with a physical fit, print, drop, transit, or shelf-life test as appropriate.
Excel spreadsheet export
Download the Master Carton Planning Workbook
Use the Master Carton Planner in your browser, then export a branded .xlsx packaging spreadsheet to save package measurements, shipment assumptions, and the resulting plan.
This gives you a portable packaging spreadsheet you can save with an order, production record, planning meeting, or pricing review. The workbook keeps the source link and date with the numbers, making it easier to understand where the result came from when you reopen or share it later.
Spreadsheet questions
Using this tool as an Excel workbook
Use the browser calculator for speed, then take the result into the spreadsheet workflow that fits your business.
Can I export the Master Carton Planner to Excel?
Yes. Enter your information, review the live result, and select Export to Excel. Batch Scale creates a branded .xlsx workbook with your inputs and the result shown by the tool.
What is included in the Master Carton Planning Workbook?
The workbook includes a Tool Result sheet, an Inputs sheet, the original calculator link, and the date generated. When a supported calculator has an Excel formula profile, its result cells remain connected to the editable input cells.
Can I use the spreadsheet in Google Sheets?
You can import the .xlsx workbook into Google Sheets. Because spreadsheet applications sometimes interpret formulas and formatting differently, confirm any important result after importing—especially before using it for pricing, safety, compliance, or production.
Is the Excel download free?
Yes. The calculator and workbook are free. The first Excel export on a device asks for your email and permission to receive occasional practical Batch Scale resources. Once captured, later tool exports on that device download directly.
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